Ford Hub Vs ICON Vs Snap On Snap Ring Pliers Review

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Ford Hub Vs ICON Vs Snap On Snap Ring Pliers Review

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Leave it to Ford to have to require a plethora of specialty tools required for a simple job like a timing seal or a hub assembly. That tool for the hub had better be a Snap-On or ICON pair of snap ring pliers or your swear jar's gonna get heavy quick! They both get in there deep and deliver ample power to get the job done. I blew out the pliers from this set (were good enough till now) → amzn.to/2qkdBJu Has anyone tried these ones with or without success? → amzn.to/2WGxaaU
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@talon0863 4 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up if you squinted went he tested the Harbor Freight one

@briansmobile1 4 жыл бұрын

I did!

@crzysquirrel8035 4 жыл бұрын

I cringed a little like it was going to fly in my face through the screen lol!

@crzysquirrel8035 4 жыл бұрын

Dude!!!! This is an awesome video. I have been looking at the icon snap ring pliers set for a long time for some jobs I was doing and have been sceptical. Was gifted a 5 piece snap on set but going to pick up the icon set just to have a couple more variations. Thank you for making the decision easy. Hell yeah!! Keepem comin.

@bostonboston4754 4 жыл бұрын

I've been waiting for a professional mechanic to do a review of these. Thanks, Brian

@briansmobile1 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@themechanic6117 4 жыл бұрын

I have those Icon pliers and I have no regrets !! good quality for the price

@mtsanchez27 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same ones and it does the job for sure... I paid $25 since I bought them used.

@damonhartmann2292 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Doing this f250 snap ring job now!

@AKJeeper 4 жыл бұрын

My go-to snap ring pliers for professional use have been Knipex pliers. I also have the same Snap-On pliers that you have in the video, they're decent but my Knipex pliers are more comfortable, so I use them more often. Thanks for doing a review on the Icon set, I've been quite curious how these 'new' tools from Harbor Freight hold up against their competition.

@DoRC 4 жыл бұрын

I have been using a gear wrench 12 piece set for years and they have been great. I've never tried the ones you got but I've found pretty much all replaceable tip ones to be problematic.

@briansmobile1 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you said that. I LOVE GW stuff, but I bought a double set of deep access GW replacable tip snap ring pliers and was disgusted with them. I think I showed one briefly. The internal ring one was great, but the external one was pointed in with the tips. You can't do that. It wont work except for 90° tips.

@DoRC 4 жыл бұрын

@@briansmobile1 yeah I saw them. I've used snap on ones before and the normal gear wrench ones are up to snuff imo

@frugalprepper 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing more frustrating than looking all over for the snap ring that flew off to never be seen again because of crappy pliers. There is a black hole somewhere in my garage that has been eating tools, nuts and bolts, and snap rings for years.

@briansmobile1 4 жыл бұрын

I have one of those too! It' somewhere near the workbench, but not exactly sure where.... or how it managed by 24mm shallow impact socket. You'd think I could have saved that.

@txsviking 4 жыл бұрын

I don't cuss much but when I do, I'm using snapring pliers. Nothing more exciting than openwheel racing!

@gwilli1754 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Your power grip comes from your 4th and fifth fingers. With Snap on, your hand is starting further away, so mechanical disadvantage, whereas Icon had a better start for the grip, allowing you better control and power from beginning. Can totally cheat, help your grip with a second hand, reposition the Snap on, and good to go!

@garysgarage3669 4 жыл бұрын

I do have the Knipex snap ring pliers that you have a link to and they work great, with no issues at all. I bought them for hub snap rings to, after fighting with some others. Great video as always.

@Scorpio-tn4vy 3 жыл бұрын

I have Knipex and love em. Wrench Pliers of theirs also.

@dntlss 2 жыл бұрын

@@Scorpio-tn4vy They are high dollar, thats why they are good,quality.

@andybub45 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same set. Great tools.

@MrWhipitman 3 жыл бұрын

Just found this video while looking for a snap ring plier to do the same exact job you were doing. How is the ICON set holding up now a year later? May go run over and grab a set.

@miket6978 4 жыл бұрын

U need bigger snap ring pliers... think they are .100 inch or .120 inch. It's way easier with the right tool

@FiberglassFree 4 жыл бұрын

the holes on 05+ ford super duty hub snap rings are .130 so even some of the biggest snap ring plier tips will fit into the snap rings as long as the pliers themselves will fit in the hub and have room to open/spread

@johnlynch7990 9 күн бұрын

That blow mold case is going right in the trash.

@teavenmeredith849 4 жыл бұрын

But did they work on the powerstroke hub?

@briansmobile1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir.

@buckybuck220 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect review for the exact problem I’m having on the exact project. Thank you

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 жыл бұрын

Never seen the gearwrench double hinge pivot pliers before

@nickstarks22 4 жыл бұрын

Wiha makes some snap ring pliers with a groove around the pin to better hold the ring under pressure.

@FishFind3000 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a new flex head comfort grip ratchet from harbor Fright. They had an icon rack and most of all there ratchets were sold out. Must be good if there all gone. The regular one is pretty damn good so icon has to be better.

@alexxx3958 4 жыл бұрын

Those stickers are awesome too

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 жыл бұрын

Done a crap tone of these hubs ford hubs can be a pain especially the vacuum hubs

@briansmobile1 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's what these are.

@dalepatterson1748 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this video. I'm heading to Harbor Freight in the morning, I have to pick up a new set. The cheap said I had it's going to try to slip out bent the nipples on the end. Really frustrating.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 жыл бұрын

@@dalepatterson1748 that sucks

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice and informative video as well as tool testing

@briansmobile1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 жыл бұрын

Omg bro you got stickers now

@robertkeenbuildingmylifesh3429 4 жыл бұрын

Love watching every video man. Life changing motivation thanks. Shot I need all the motivation in my life I can lately. Feeling like I'm dieing trying to STRUGGLE to live. Almost 10 months ago now a rode semi truck decided to remodeled my Yukon and I don't think it will buff out. I'm starting to be able to get round and help my wife take care of my 2 kids , my 2 big dog. I'm praying it heals soon so I reunite my with a job. Love watching your motivation thanks.

@briansmobile1 4 жыл бұрын

Sucks being in the middle of times like those. I've had a few. They are life's forks in the road where you can't keep doing what you've been doing. You have to fight and become a better person than you were before. Or take the other fork in the road and coast into being less than you were. Kind of like the saying "When crap happens to you, you can get better or you can get bitter." Seems like so many people who are successful have stories like yours in their past that were a spark or match that made them jump up out of the discomfort and pain they were dealt that set them in motion toward greatness.

@robertkeenbuildingmylifesh3429 4 жыл бұрын

@@briansmobile1 yep. I pray that I can hopefully take care of my 2 kids soon. Love watching every video man thanks.

@MrMpala69conv 3 жыл бұрын

Glad there good quality. I bought them and u was second guessing myself till I seen this video. Great video

@LordPadriac 3 жыл бұрын

I don't really see the average blow mold case as any kind of issue at all honestly. It could be the worst case ever and I still wouldn't care. I don't think most people would either unless they were really looking for something to bitch about the Harbor Freight stuff. Those cases are primarily meant for transporting to the store and giving a nice presentation to the customer on the shelf. Most people buying those are going to organize those pliers into a drawer next to other pliers and chuck the case anyway. Good video though. I've been seeing those since the Icon line came out and have been wondering if they were worth the $70.00 for something I'm going to use occasionally. Now that I know they work well however they will be going into my mechanic & scrapping tool cart.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 жыл бұрын

Nice bonuse footage

@johnlepkowski3831 4 жыл бұрын

They are decent and that’s it. I bought and returned the icon and went to the truck. Paid an arm, leg, and my dick. Very happy. The snap on was perfect out of box but tight. After about 2 weeks of heavy use they are now perfect. Can get into right areas and finesse with one hand. Icon are fine for diy, and occasional use. If used heavy on hard to reach area, spend the extra and get the industry standard. It’s the standard for a reason.

@Sicktrickintuner 4 жыл бұрын

Been there with those rings, the mac tools one works well or the snap on

@wyattoneable 4 жыл бұрын

You always bring up good points Brain. Thanks again for my sticker.

@giorgiogroves 4 жыл бұрын

What about 90 degree snap ring pliers?

@briansmobile1 4 жыл бұрын

"Ford Hub Vs ICON Vs Snap On Snap Ring Pliers Review" Don't need'em they're bonus. We can infer that they're made of the same glowing hot snot and are also good.

@patriotkennethburlingham7059 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Brian! Thanks.

@mathewboyer5141 4 жыл бұрын

Any tricks on gmc rear dually hub bearing snap ring pliers?

@briansmobile1 4 жыл бұрын

Couldn't tell you. Never dealt with those.

@68cuda383 4 жыл бұрын

Knipex has a set the are real nice with the tips that lock in to hold it in place.

@briansmobile1 4 жыл бұрын

Did you see my link in the "SHOW MORE"? Thanks!

@68cuda383 4 жыл бұрын

@@briansmobile1 No I haven't

@68cuda383 4 жыл бұрын

@@briansmobile1 I seen now.Thanks

@danielkarlsson608 4 жыл бұрын

@@briansmobile1 there are different knipex pliers. Here is a link to the good ones: www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=www.knipex.com/index.php%3Fid%3D1216%26L%3D1%26page%3Dart_detail%26parentID%3D2251%26groupID%3D1492%26artID%3D413&ved=2ahUKEwiUyNPXhdjlAhXuwsQBHTsMAnUQFjAAegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw1yrWi0xbPfIUfU7Pvpj-4N

@kevedamanyo 2 жыл бұрын

Those did not look long enough to reach inside the Ford hub.....

@stuntcardriver 4 жыл бұрын

What's the Snap On pliers part number? I work on mostly ford trucks and those snap rings can be difficult.

@FiberglassFree 4 жыл бұрын

SRPC900A is what he has in the video, but I think that might be the old part number because the only ones I could find on Snap-on's site are part number SRPCR9000 which do have the same specs. He probably just got new-old-stock the truck still had. I wrote about in my post about all the best snap ring pliers for 05+ Ford Super Duty wheel hubs: www.jsnowcreations.com/reviews/best-snap-ring-pliers-2005-newer-ford-super-duty-hubs/

@stuntcardriver 4 жыл бұрын

@@FiberglassFree Thanks. This is exactly what I am looking for.

@marcowens3522 2 жыл бұрын

I have the newer version snap on snap ring pliers you push a button and can change them around I got the 12 piece set and love them!

@danielkarlsson608 4 жыл бұрын

KNIPEX has a set of 8 pliers that is even better.

@FiberglassFree 4 жыл бұрын

yeah, it's triple the price though...

@danielkarlsson608 4 жыл бұрын

@@FiberglassFree but worth it if you use them a lot. I have used mine a couple times a week for a few years now and they still hold up fine.

@marcowens3522 2 жыл бұрын

@@FiberglassFree you get what you pay for you buy cheap junk you usually get cheap junk you buy expensive tools you usually get quality tools!

@wonderingBadger 4 жыл бұрын

Knipex tools are awesome but I have no experience with the tool in the link.

@FiberglassFree 4 жыл бұрын

I have the 90 degree version of the 4611A3 Knipex linked to in the vid description, I use them on AC clutches most often. My cheap convertible snap ring pliers from Harbor Freight were nothing but headaches before I upgraded to Knipex. Nothing against Harbor Freight though, I love my other tools from there!

@dntlss 2 жыл бұрын

You have not lived life till you encounter the Ford hub snap ring,been there and conquered that although the conquering took awhile. I was changing the hubs on one of our work trucks in our shop,destroyed about 7 of the cheap snap rings pliers till finally i sent one of our guys to Grainger with about 40 minutes to closing time before the weekend and they had (1) Proto number 9 or 7 cant recall and he went and got them for me, you talk about having revenge on something,once that snap ring came out i spat on it, stomped on it and threw it as far as i could,the replacement hub i got had a spare,lol , i had no idea Harbor freight had anything like this thats why we choose not to go there,didn't need anymore aggravation that day ha ha ha On a closing note,its not Ford,every car manufacturer is like that, they use a myriad of things to fasten their products so you need a myriad of tools,just the way it is

@maxud28 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe snap on feel less comfy, because the pivot is off center?

@briansmobile1 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure. They do start out wider. I think it's the shape under the red rubber or the travel was further and harder.

@Merescat 4 жыл бұрын

And more tools to go buy :)

@seeya205 4 жыл бұрын

You should have had a meet up in Toronto

@briansmobile1 4 жыл бұрын

This was from a previous summer. A few people drove out to see me. I'd like to do it again.

@seeya205 4 жыл бұрын

@@briansmobile1 I'm 45 minutes away. I would come out if you did it again.

@bobgwinn5091 4 жыл бұрын

cool

@scuba422123 4 жыл бұрын

looks like the whole kit is external

@gren509 Жыл бұрын

So you have a whole box of pliers that won't last, when you could have had a single Snap-On one that would last a lifetime - that's stupid !

@dkupy100 4 жыл бұрын

My problem with most blow molded cases is the size markings impressed in the plastic. I have trouble reading them with my 66 year old eyes, so I took a yellow paint marker and colored the tops of the impressions to see better.